Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports M8i and R8i instances
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This article announces that Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports M8i and R8i instances powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors.
- M8i and R8i instances deliver highest performance among comparable Intel processors
- Offer up to 15% better price-performance than 7th generation Intel instances
- Provide 2.5x more memory bandwidth compared to equivalent previous generation
- Available only on AWS with custom Intel Xeon 6 processors
- Can modify existing instances or create new ones via RDS Management Console, SDK, or CLI
In summary, AWS has expanded RDS for SQL Server with new high-performance instance types offering improved price-performance and memory bandwidth capabilities.
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